Latter-day Saints Around the World: Country Newsroom Websites, March 27, 2020

Newsroom features stories from its more than 80 international Newsroom websites as well as from those in the United States to share what members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are doing to better serve their communities throughout the world.

Guatemala: Church Sends Aid and Hope to 16 Countries for COVID-19

Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian arm of the Church, donated funds and supplies to hospitals and emergency room personnel and patients in 16 countries battling COVID-19. So far, aid has been delivered to Cambodia, China, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Italy, Iran, Japan, Mongolia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam. Click here to read the original article. (Spanish)

Hygiene kits for patients being treated at a provisional health clinic in Guatemala City were recently donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Funding for the donations was made possible by the charitable contributions of thousands of Church members who seek to serve and support those in need around the world. Learn more about this donation here. (Spanish)

Chile: Place of Worship to be Used as Field Hospital

Like many cities around the world, San Antonio, Chile, found itself in need of additional space to treat potential patients as they prepared for the impact of COVID-19 cases. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints granted access to one of its meetinghouses as a field hospital to assist in the preparation.

The Provincial Governor of San Antonio, Gabriela Alcalde Cavada, said that the creation of the hospital would not have been possible without “the will, affection and dedication with which the Church has always [supported] the community.” To read the full article, click here. (Spanish)

Australia: Latter-day Saints Lend a Hand to Kangaroo Island Families

On March 13, Latter-day Saint youth and children in Adelaide, Australia, used humanitarian donations from around the world to create “gift wallets” for Kangaroo Island families affected by the fires earlier this year. The wallets contained gift cards for essentials such as fuel, groceries and hardware supplies, along with a personalized note of encouragement from each of the youth.

The Church also donated hay and water to Rural Aid, an organization that assists those in need from the farming community. To read more about this act of service, read the original article.

Australia: Gold Coast Saints Invite Local Community to “Come and Help”

In February, a convoy of cars, four-wheelers and minibuses containing food and other emergency essentials came to the aid of Nymboida, in Northern New South Wales, which had been scorched by a devastating wildfire in November. Over 200 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with members of the community and The Church on the Rock, accompanied the supply convoy, ready to assist. To read more about this, click here.

Nepal: Helping Babies Breathe and Mothers Survive in Nepal

Ang “Anji” Jangmu Sherpa is a “woman on a mission.” As a native of Lukla, Nepal where maternal mortality is high, she has dedicated her life to improving survival rates in rural areas with limited services.

After earning a nursing degree, Anji received additional training through Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She now travels throughout eastern Nepal, teaching other medical professionals various protocols and techniques that help save lives. To read some of Anji’s experiences in the field, click here.

New Zealand: Family Greets Homecoming Missionary – Without Hugs

Elder Brigham Riwai-Couch from Christchurch, New Zealand, and his family set an example of sacrifice and global citizenship upon his return home from his mission in March. The family faithfully followed strict guidelines created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worldwide are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands are returning home early or are returning to await a new assignment. Read about the Riwai-Couch family’s small but important sacrifice to stop the spread of the virus here.